Punjab's Audio-Visual Archive Request: Lost History
Punjab seeks audio-visual archives of its history, but officials confirm no such recordings exist. The request highlights a gap in preserving the state's cultural heritage.
Punjab seeks audio-visual archives of its history, but officials confirm no such recordings exist. The request highlights a gap in preserving the state's cultural heritage.
Discover how Kolkata's annual English directories and Bengali Panjikas meticulously documented streets, professions, and daily life, offering a unique urban history often overlooked by official colonial records.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann urges the UK to hand over original archives of Bhagat Singh's trial, calling it a matter of national pride and historical justice.
The Prime Ministers' Museum and Library has collected Anna Hazare's correspondence and documents related to his social work and anti-corruption movements for historical preservation.
Punjab CM Bhagwant Mann formally requests UK for original audio/video of Bhagat Singh's trial preserved in Scotland. Aims to display at Khatkar Kalan heritage complex.
UP State Archives to train 200+ students & teachers in preserving India's documentary heritage. Learn archival conservation, digitization & career opportunities. Join the workshop!
Mandya CEO KR Nandini mandates all gram panchayats to establish proper record archives by Jan 31, 2026, following missing files. The move aims to strengthen document management and support e-governance. Read more.
Archival letter reveals Jawaharlal Nehru's firm stance against a Mangal Pandey memorial on defence land and Army's formal role in religious events to maintain its apolitical character.
A rare 1947 poem by China's first ambassador to independent India, celebrating its freedom, surfaces in Bhopal archives. Could this lyrical piece inspire a fresh start in current India-China relations? Read the full story.
A Bhopal exhibition showcases rare colonial-era documents, exposing the raw truth of India's freedom struggle. Discover the untold stories of resistance and British fear. Visit now!
On December 20, 1985, Asom Gana Parishad swept Assam polls, VP Singh proposed major tax reforms, and Rajiv Gandhi & Zia-ul-Haq agreed to a peace treaty. Explore this pivotal day in history.
The Indian government criticizes Sonia Gandhi, asserting Jawaharlal Nehru's papers are public property. This follows a Congress jibe in Parliament. Read the full political clash.
The Centre clarifies Jawaharlal Nehru's papers are not missing, citing a 2008 transfer to Sonia Gandhi. Congress demands apology over 'misleading' claims. Read the full story.
Prime Ministers’ Museum & Library launches digital archives with 25+ million rare documents. Explore India's history online with remote access for scholars.
Tamil Nadu govt invites applications for 20 research fellowships on rare historical documents. PG holders can apply until Nov 28 for a Rs 50,000 monthly stipend. Apply now!
Explore the pivotal role of India's Historical Records Commission since 1949 in preserving national archives and historical documents. Discover how this institution safeguards cultural heritage.
On November 13, 1985, PM Rajiv Gandhi congratulated scientists for Dhruva reactor success while security incidents unfolded across India. Read this historical flashback from The Indian Express archives.
Explore the historic moment when Commonwealth nations imposed unprecedented sanctions on Britain over apartheid South Africa, challenging traditional power dynamics.
Punjab Chief Minister Bhagwant Mann reaches out to British legal community for assistance in obtaining never-before-seen video of revolutionary Bhagat Singh from UK archives.
The Punjab government has initiated international legal efforts to obtain rare video footage of revolutionary Bhagat Singh from British archives, marking a significant step in preserving Indian freedom struggle history.